Willis Smith Construction Names John LaCivita as New President
Sarasota, FL, January 28, 2022 – Willis Smith Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. F. John LaCivita from Executive Vice President to President of the firm. David E. Sessions will continue in his role of Chief Executive Officer of the firm.
Mr. LaCivita joined the firm in 1996, and has celebrated over 25 years with the award-winning, Sarasota-based construction management firm. A ninth-generation Floridian and a lifelong Sarasota County resident, John is an alumnus of State College of Florida, and he earned his Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida in 1991. He became a State Certified General Contractor in 1993.
“During his time with Willis Smith Construction, John’s contributions have been invaluable to not only driving the growth of the business, but also creating a great company culture for our employees. As President, John will continue to provide oversight to both the management and business development teams within our Organization,” said David Sessions, Chief Executive Officer of the firm. “His energy, construction expertise, and dedication to client satisfaction, have had a profound and positive effect on the company. I look forward to the ongoing impact he will make as we continue to advance the company during this, our 50thyear, and beyond.”
With a deep commitment to our community, John is a respected leader who serves on various boards, including the Argus Foundation, the Sarasota County Contractor Licensing Board, and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. He also is a graduate of Leadership Sarasota County 2004-05 and Leadership Florida Class XXVII, 2008-09.
Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. is a construction management firm headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, primarily serving Southwest Florida since 1972. The company has a longstanding reputation for superior construction and offers its clients particular expertise in the areas of commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, museum specialty work and sustainable construction. Willis A. Smith Construction serves to promote excellence and integrity in the construction industry while contributing to the betterment of our clients and the communities we serve.
Willis A. Smith Construction: www.willissmith.com